VINCENT T. BOYD

Vincent T. (Skip) Boyd of Gladstone, Mo., died March 22, 2011, at NorthCare Hospice, North Kansas City, Mo. He was born July 22, 1932 in Boone County (Columbia) Mo., and attended Sacred Heart School and then Hickman High School, graduating in 1950. In his 78 years Skip spent much time taking care of others and doing myriad charitable works. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1950 in Columbia, transferring later to Council #4962 in Raytown, Mo., where he was instrumental in forming an appreciation dinner for religious in the area. He also was a key figure in the building of a new Knights of Columbus Hall on Blue Ridge Extension. In addition to his work with the council where he was a Grand Knight, he was a District Director, Chapter President and Chapter Secretary. One of his favorite projects was the Knights of Columbus Clown Clubs where he was Skippy, the Clown, for 40 years. Skippy helped form the state Knights of Columbus Clown Clubs and was state chairman at one time. He also was a key figure in forming the Kansas City Knights of Columbus Clown Club and led several clown schools which drew in new clowns. His church activities included being a charter member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Independence, Mo. His current church membership was at St. Gabriel's Church in Kansas City North. God was a very important figure in his daily life, and Skip spent much time praying for others. He was said to never pray for himself but for others only. His work life included Boyd Construction Company and Boyd Coal Company. Later he was involved in pre-cast concrete and then vending which led to his forming Mega Vend, Inc. He served his country with the U.S. Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Skip was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clifford H. Boyd and Nellie F. Hickerson and a son, James V. Boyd. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Rosetta of the home; sons, Michael, Daniel and Paul, all of Kansas City; a stepson, Keith Hudson (Brenda) of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; grandchildren, James C., Caleb, and Kia Boyd, Independence, and Leah and Luke Hudson, Excelsior Springs and two great- grandsons of Fordland, Mo. Because he touched so many lives, Skip will long be remembered for his definite ideas. He knew no gray areas, only black and white. So those who knew him were never in doubt about his knowledge and opinions. He got things done, never looking back with any apologies. Special thanks to Pinnacle Therapy and to NorthCare Hospice. Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at St. Gabriel's Church, 4737 N. Cleveland, Kansas City, North with Rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd. The family suggests donations to Catholic Charities, Attn.: Rozanne Prather, 20 W. Ninth St., Kansas City, MO 64105 or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleysheil.com Arr.: McGilley & Sheil Funeral Homes, (816) 353-6555. M